waterslide

noun

wa·​ter·​slide ˈwȯ-tər-ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
ˈwä-
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool

Examples of waterslide in a Sentence

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Here, Old Town Hot Springs offers a family-friendly soaking experience (day passes from $29), complete with waterslides and cold plunges. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 The main pool deck features two waterslides that kids will surely enjoy. Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 Category 6 waterpark is home to six coiling slides, including the 282-foot Frightening Bolt, the tallest waterslide at sea, and the stomach-turning Pressure Drop, the first open free-fall flume at sea. Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024 Therme Dubai will include a play area, waterslides and entertainment facilities. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for waterslide

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waterslide was in 1889

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“Waterslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waterslide. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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waterslide

noun
wa·​ter·​slide -ˌslīd How to pronounce waterslide (audio)
: a continuously wetted chute (as at an amusement park) down which people slide into a pool
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